Previous recipients of BMI's highest honor include Lil Wayne, James Brown, Babyface, Snoop Dogg and Janet Jackson.

Nas joins Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and James Brown as the latest recipient of BMI's Icon Award at the August 26 ceremony in LA.

Andrea Bocelli debuts on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the first time with “Maria,” a Lil Wayne and Wyclef Jean track that samples his “Ave Maria.” SEVILLE, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 16: Andrea ...

Beyonce's "Morning Dew (Donk)," debuts on the Hot 100. The track previews a 20th anniversary B'Day release this fall.

In Luminate's annual midyear report for 2026, a few key takeaways are apparent: R&B/hip-hop continues to lose ground, but remains the biggest streaming genre in the U.S.; dance/electronic music is on ...

In case you were wondering about longevity and what that means in Hip Hop today, then you should look at Drake and his Billboard Awards run. The Toronto icon made history again, earning the title of ...

At some point this century, all of the R&B heartthrobs had to make an adjustment. There's no pinpointing the exact moment, but you can see the gears in motion in 2012, when hip-hop's influence on ...

From Chris Brown to Kehlani, here are the R&B and hip-hop acts performing in Nashville this summer and fall.

Nas' songwriting and impact on hip-hop and popular culture will be recognized at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. He is set ...

Nas will receive the BMI Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The legendary Grammy-winning rapper will be honored ...